=/\= U.S.S. Quirinus Crew Roster =/\=
Ship Manager, Mike Jones
Commanding Officer, Captain Sulek
Executive Officer, Commander Ben Alan Pangborn
Operations Officer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Jade Morgan
Chief Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Cherry
Tactical Officer, Ensign Lance Allen Wolverton
Chief Engineering Officer,  Lieutenant Junior Grade David Emon Telarus
Chief Science Officer, Lieutenant Kraight
Chief Medical Officer, Ensign Harriet Juliet Munro
Ships Counselor, Lieutenant Teim Ris'Mor

 Previously on Star Trek: A Call To Duty - U.S.S. Quirinus ...

Nearly six years ago, the Storm first appeared, led by the crafty and dangerous Captain David Thorn. Their intentions at the time had been to overthrow the Federation Council, and establish a militarized control of the Federation in hopes of saving it from the quickly growing powerful Dominion. During the chaos that followed, an Excelsior Class starship named the Griffon was ambushed by Storm vessels, and in the process, destroyed. Onboard one was one Lieutenant Sulek, the Chief Science Officer. He would go on to become Captain ...

... of the U.S.S. Quirinus, the vessel which the surviving crew of the Griffon were transferred to. Time has passed, and much has changed. Now, the previously thought defeated Storm have resurfaced, no longer intent on dealing with the Federation itself, but creating a new destiny for themselves ... the outcasts, the "tragic villains." Their hopes were to create a new Federation, formed of races who were outcasts, rejects like they were ... some of these species were bad in their own way, some were not. But Thorn thought he could bring them all together. He was wrong.

A year ago, a series of mysterious events plagued the Federation. Demi-Gods of a sort started appearing here and there, causing trouble for many worlds and many Starfleet crews. Demonic entities and monstrosities made their presence known, preaching about "Old Ones" and "Dark Ones," and the rising of a King of sorts. The Rising of the King was to annihilate all of the known Universe.

A year later ... it's quite obviously he blew it. The Universe still in existence, a new threat has emerged from the chaos of 'the Mythos,' a shape-shifting, ghost-like entity known as the Trickster. The Trickster has a plan all its own, and it has carried it out almost to the T. It has successfully manipulated the Storm, into their own destruction, and Starfleet ... more specifically the Quirinus ... for the last year.

All that is known is that the plan makes use of the Quirinus' XO ... a man who has come to deal with much over the last year ... not yet realizing the power he has housed within him ... the power of knowledge. Now ... after the annihilation of the Storm ... after all the battles waged and the mysteries solved ... the Quirinus crew have come to the end of this journey.

The battle to save Ben Pangborn. Indeed, to save much more is about to begin.

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
The Game Season Finale 2003 for the U.S.S. Quirinus
U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10312.15 "Quid Pro Quo"

---BEGIN THE END---

ACTION: The senior crew begin to slowly wake up.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::slowly wakes up... on the floor::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::drifts in abandonment and disillusion::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::eyelids flutter::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: rolls to one side, pushes himself up to a sitting position ::

ACTION: The ship is properly operating and lit up, but all the crew but the senior crew are unconscious, lying around. On the view screen and out the view ports, they can see red energy crackling out of the seemingly rapidly expanding and changing stone structure.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::unconscious on the bridge, Sulek slowly stirs.  His eyes open.  He assesses his surroundings, and then slowly sits up.::

 General_Trebor says:
::Sitting in the Command Chair, holding a phaser rifle. Craven is nearby, also armed. No other weapons are present on the bridge:: CO: Nice of you to wake up, Captain.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::opens her eyes cautiously::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::feels himself phasing in and out of the universe, at times neither here nor there, unaware of his surroundings in his delusional, pain ridden hell::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::sees Trebor and sighs::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks around as she gets to her feet::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::lying impressively across a rail::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over to see Trebor:: Trebor: Again?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::sits up in the mess hall.. notices that Craven is missing::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::sits up slowly, eyes never leaving Trebor::

 General_Trebor says:
CO: Again nothing, I have no intention of taking over the ship or anything. We've all waken up for a reason I suppose. I can't wake anyone else up.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::eyes narrow as she spots Craven::

 General_Trebor says:
::Gestures to the view screen with his phaser rifle at the energy surge:: CO: I'm more concerned with that.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands and faces the Storm general:: Trebor: And you seek to shoot it?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Scan the structure.

Deborah Craven Says
::Has a makeshift dermal regenerator working on her leg, has something she grabbed from sickbay holding her leg together::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at Craven's leg and thinks that would be a good place to kick her::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: makes his way to the Science One console and begins bringing the sensor grid back online ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::still has a problem feeling her hands and feet.. stands up and hold onto the table to steady herself from the drug interactions.. growls and huffs trying to reduce the chemicals in her system with a healthy dose of rage and adrenaline::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::stands and watches the captain::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::feverish, begins to come back into corporeal reality, awakening slowly to the stone slab to which he has been tied, still racked by pain, feeling like a white hot super-nova of pure heat, still his life force seems to fade into the rock::

 General_Trebor says:
::Chuckles:: CO: No, not really. Just in case whatever knocked us out starts to board ...

@ ACTION: The XO awakens to see the stone structure shifting and expanding, peculiar writings and carvings appearing in them ... before him, on another stone slab, David Thorn lies ... wearing peculiar robes, he is unconscious.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::walks over to her console and when nobody shoots her, sits down::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trebor: I suspect, the Trickster made us unconscious.  It that case, your rifle would do little harm.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::moves over to a weapons locker and opens it::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::heads for the hall.. checking things out as she goes.. huffs and growls.. still working off the drugs.. heads for the access tunnels and the bridge.. good work out should clear her head::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Distance to the structure?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::taps the console::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::struggles to move, perspiring profusely, looks around as the world shifts and bends, almost to his will. The strange writings still appearing to him::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::finds it is empty::

Deborah Craven Says
::Sees the CTO checking the weapons locker, upholsters another phaser, and tosses it to her:: CTO: Here. I trust you to not kill me.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::catches the phaser::  Craven:  Aren't you an optimistic sort.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::climbing.. things seem rather hot in here.. makes a point to remember to drink some water once she gets where she is going::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Scanning the stone object now...

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks the readings:: CO: 76,000 kilometers, Sir.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits in the chair:: Trebor: I believe our answers lie there.  Since there is no going back there is only forward.  Helm: Put us in close transporter range.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::crosses a few more decks.. annoyance becoming the general fuel.. the drugs leeching away::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks the ship's status::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: looks at sensor readings, frowns, brings more sub processor arrays online to re-analyze the data ::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::tries to stop the apparent hallucinations, not knowing what is real and what is not. Thorn is lying next to him on a similar slab, dressed in strange garb, reminding him of some kind of religious accoutrement::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::comes out in the turbo lift shaft near the bridge.. checks for traffic before proceeding.. the drugs pretty much gone.. but announce rather high.. picks up the scent of old blood.. familiar human blood::

Deborah Craven Says
::Sees the Counselor come out, lifts her phaser slightly::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Sensor readings extremely confused, Captain. Evidence of high-energy discharges in this region... the computer identifies them as being of possibly psionic origin.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
Craven:  Don't even think it.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::aims at Craven::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::climbs onto the bridge and sees Craven.. growls and finds her claws come out on their own::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Feels the strong presence of someone, so sure of it. He is not alone::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: With the trickster in the neighborhood, it makes perfect sense.  Will the structure support life?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Checking...

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::snaps awake and stands suddenly, then winces at the crick in his back::

@ ACTION: The XO can look up to see a row of spaces built into the structure above him ... in these alcoves stand several beings and creatures ... he knows, for reasons unknown to him, that these are the Demi-Gods of the Mythos ...

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up as the tension in the air rises noticeably::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Class M atmosphere in and surrounding the stone object. Approximately one Earth-normal gravity within.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Strong spatial distortions in this entire region of space, sir. No apparent pattern.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::walks over to the CTO eyeing Craven all the way::

@ ACTION: Varaughnar, Uthona, Arrica, only a few of the many names that run through his head ... knowledge that has been hidden within the confines of his mind since his birth ... his mind quickly attributing them to the peculiar looking beings looking down at him.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::gapes in awe, letting a small rivulet of drool fall from, his mouth, still sweating and writhing, tried to make sense of it all. How could he know who these Demi-Gods were? Why would he know? A secret knowledge inkles in the back of his mind::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands.  He knows what he must do:: All: It's time to pay our respects to the Trickster.  Report to TR1, full armament.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  What about them Sir?  ::points at Craven and Trebor::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trebor/Craven: You've come this far.  You might as well finish it, to.

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
@ ::The Trickster, now wearing Rebecca's guise, steps into the XO's view:: XO: Ah, you are a powerful one, aren't you? Look at the audience we've gathered.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::hears "full armament" and develops a salivation problem::

 General_Trebor says:
::Nods:: CO: Thank you, Captain.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CTO: if she's bad.. ::jesters to Craven:: blow up her leg

Deborah Craven Says
::Stares at the CNS, having lowered her phaser::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to TL:: All: Time to go.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: joins Sulek at turbolift ::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::stands rather reluctantly::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at the CNS::  CNS:  Did you do that to her?

 General_Trebor says:
::Walks over to the turbo lift, begins to help Deborah over, but she throws him off::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::straps on yet another weapon and follows along::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::walks over to the turbo lift::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::nods to the CTO as she follows the group:: CTO: she invaded the mess hall and ambushed us.. I believe the Doctor is still unconscious

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::steps in::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as the rest enter the TL:: Transporter Room 1.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::chuckles as she gets in the TL::  CNS:  Well done.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::thinks its a bit crowded in here::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::sniffs at the idea of finishing the job later:: CTO: thanks.. 

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::looks through the various chambers built into the structure, names begin to come to him....tries to remember::

ACTION: everyone arrives at the Transporter Room and equips themselves for a fully armed AT.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: Should we take some plasma grenades?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::straps on the required armaments::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Sir, one more bit of info about the structure. The last readings before we left the bridge indicate that it is made entirely out of the ore that the Storm was mining on Gelia Prime.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  Oooh...  great idea.  Grab all you can carry.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::gets changed into more comfortable caitian assault clothing.. hopes no one minds the fur left on the floor::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
@ ::"Taps" the XO, but her finger goes straight through him:: Quiet for once? That's a first.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: takes compression rifle, phaser II, and tricorder ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::picks some cat hair off her uniform::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::nods ravenously, and scoops up several from the appropriate compartment::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Knowing that the trickster was involved at that point, now tells us why Thorn wanted it.  ::steps up onto the transporter pad::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CTO: sorry.. I shed when I’m.. flustered.. 

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::grins at the CNS::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
SELF: Too bad we don't have time to set up an antimatter charge....

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Indeed. It's still not entirely clear why the Trickster wanted it, though.  :: assumes position on pad ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::hears the TO muttering to himself::

 General_Trebor says:
::The two Storm personnel join their "arch-enemies" in preparing for the assault::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is done and waiting::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Mind spins as he realizes they are looking down on him, as if they were expecting something...Arrica.....Uthona...Vaughanar....what did they want? Worse yet, what if he had given it to them?::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: To give us something to transport to is enough for now.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::steps up with the CSO.. wearing all black again and a backpack.. socks on her pawed feet and ready to go hunting::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits for everyone to step up::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
@ XO: Confused yet, honey?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::secures his pack and settles onto a pad for transport::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CO: that’s not very reassuring sir...

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
@ ::Actually sounds excited for once ... and is oblivious to the Steamrunner Class starship which has crept closer and closer to the structure::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::gets on the transporter pad as equipped as she can be even though in her heart she doesn't believe conventional weapons will be much help::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::eagerly awaits the opportunity to set off a few rounds::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::hopes the TO isn't as trigger happy as he seems::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Laughs in response:: Rebecca Thorn: Now what makes you think this would confuse me? You think me a novice to the travels of time and space don't you? ::throws head back against the stone:: It's not like you need me for anything ::smiles:: Or they do:: looks the Demi-Gods::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::steps up on the pad behind the trigger happy TO::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::notices that he's a bit .....chubby.::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::is really more trigger ecstatic than trigger happy::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::working in the Transporter Room::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: Ready to go.

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
@ ::Turns over to the unconscious David Thorn:: XO: Oh, but we do need you. We always have. You will set us truly free. Why, yes, we were set free by the actions of your Federation ... but now ... with the release of our lord ... Morgadinn, we will be truly free. ::Tries to brush "her" hand against Thorn's face::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::gets on the pad::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
@ ::But instead, "her" hand passes right through::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Energize

ACTION: The Quirinus crew beam over to the structure.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::looks for something to aim at::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: has his tricorder out and scanning almost before materialization is complete ::

ACTION: The beaming is quite disorienting, more disorienting than anything they have ever experienced ... they see images of things also in the travel, as if they were going down a long tunnel with mirrors on either side displaying distorted and evil variations of themselves ... and finally, they are there.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks around the area.. stone.. cold.. smells funny::

 General_Trebor says:
::Looks around, raising the rifle:: Wow ... nice structure.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::visually checks the perimeter even though she's a bit shaken up::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::aims at the mirrors::

ACTION: A path is before them, going through the rapidly shifting structure.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
TO: Relax Ensign I know your trigger happy, but don't give us away.

ACTION: The walls on either side of the path seem to hold doorways ... red energy crackles around them.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CEO: Will all due respect, sir...how will pointing at things give us away?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::removes his phaser:: Kraight: Scan for life signs.  All: form up.  Cherry, Woverton in front.  Morgan, Telarus cover the rear.  Follow the path.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
all: I think.. I'm going to re.. regurgitate... ::language flips to caitian and grumbles about being sea sick::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::really not amused now:: Rebecca Thorn: So I'm some kind of fuel rod for you them? Gee, just when I left my cyanide capsule at home. ::head leans over to the side:: Not that it matters, does it? I don't imagine there’s much left of a man after you're done with them ::motions to Thorn:: Bet he didn't know that going in.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::eagerly heads up front, thinking "Oh boy, point!"::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::moves to the front of the group::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: Faint human life signs, bearing... 014. Distance... unable to determine.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::holds back and waits for the others to precede her::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  Let's go.  ::is glad the hunky guy is beside her as he's a bigger target::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
::Smiles:: XO: Yes, poor David. He really thought this was about protecting the Federation ... alas, he's going to destroy it himself.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Head out.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::begins a forward sweep::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Aye aye Sir.  ::heads down the path::

ACTION: As the crew walk down the path, they see the doorways are indeed doorways to other worlds ... familiar ones. Earth, Romulus, Qo'Nos, Hais, Andor, Alpha Centauri. They see familiar places and peoples ... yet there is one familiar thing in all images. Weird weather patterns, red clouds and lightning ... a seeming portent of the doom to come.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::fights against the restraints:: Rebecca Thorn: You’re not stone yet. There is always, at least in the human world, for hope.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks around quietly::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::draws a few deep breaths and sniffs around.. still lots of funny smells.. but one very noticeable and familiar sweaty stinky human ahead.. ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::follows in the direction of the life signs::

Deborah Craven Says
::Murmurs:: God. What's going on here?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: These are hardly auspicious images, sir.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::restrains an urge to walk through the "Earth" door and see what happens::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
XO: The finale is actually arrived now, Commander. ::Suddenly starts to speak in an ancient, long dead tongue. The XO feels something ripping inside him ... pain shoots through him, and he feels like something is trying to burst through his mind::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::whispers::  TO:  This is so creepy.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::pauses at one of the doors momentarily and watches the doomsday weather patterns::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Our mission is to retrieve the XO.  I do not know what effect we can have on the Trickster, but I believe that we will need to destroy this structure.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: Yeah...fun!

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: What the heck are all these portals?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::hears the CO and pats the bundle of plasma grenades lovingly::

ACTION: The stone walls around the doors seem to continue to shift ... the crew spot demonic faces and humanoid faces appearing in them, all of them either having their mouths open in silent yet horrible screams or in evil grimaces ...

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::reacts like a bolt of lightening has shot through him, still does not cry out in pain, gritted teeth::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::tail flips around wildly.. the prey is ahead.. stalks behind the group.. sniffing here and there since all the visuals are wacky.. relies more on smell to hold her balance::

 General_Trebor says:
CO: That would be a good idea. Is this some sort of invasion?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks at the faces and says a quick prayer::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: continues to scan ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::thinks the TO has an odd sense of fun::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Distance.  I do not believe we have much time.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::keeps moving forward, her phaser rifle drawn::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
::Continues to speak and chant ... her clothing shifting to a similar robe to that which Thorn wears::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CO: smells like.. that way ::points and heads that direction:: humph.. he needs a bath too... ::sniffs again::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::double checks the setting on his rifle and continues forward::

ACTION: The red energy which was soothingly flowing from Pangborn for the time being turns a deep violent, crackling and singing the air.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO_Capt_Sulek: No way to tell, sir. Spatial distortions continue to mask the true distance to the life signs. Bearing is now 021.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues to follow the group quietly::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir I might be able to set up something with our tricorder to protect us in case the Trickster tries anything. I believe his mental illusions operate on a level that I could counteract by emitting a low level EM pulse.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::winces in pain, trying not to give in to oblivion::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Let's pick up the pace.  Ris'Mor: Can that nose of yours tell how far?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Do so.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::hurries::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::hides::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CO: hmm.. no.. this place doesn't seems to have distances.. but a direction I can do.. ::sniff:: and it's this way.. ::picks up the pace.. ::

ACTION: And then the violent crackling energy rips from Pangborn, flying out at Thorn who suddenly awakens and screams ... the almost inhuman scream of a man's soul being shattered is heard everywhere.

ACTION: Some of the Demi-Gods jump, but not for Thorn's scream ... but for what it means. They know who is coming.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::Feels the brunt of it::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::eyes widen in...well, not really horror, but at least mild interest::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
::whispers :: All: By the Maker... what was that?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::winces at the inhuman sound::

Deborah Craven Says
::Freezes:: Oh god ... David.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::hurries even more::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::folds ears down and gets low to the ground for a second.. hisses.. looks around.. and sniffs again.. can smell the burn now..:: 

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::hears the scream:: All: Move.  ::Begins to run following Ris'Mor::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::trips at the sound::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::starts tinkering with Tricorder in one hand and holds the phaser in the other;;

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::moves::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Self: Damn...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::breaks into a run::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::rights herself and follows the group at a dead run::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CO: hurry! this way.. smells hot... ::gets down on all fours and runs.. tail waving behind her::

ACTION: They all run, passing by various doors ... they see an opening to the path ahead.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: follows the others ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::following, points to the path:: Ris'Mor: There

ACTION: Thorn is lifted, still screaming, off of the slap ... his robes burst into flames but do no harm to his body ...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::wishes that screaming would stop.  It's giving her the willies::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::sees the gateway ahead and charges it.. bearing her teeth.. expecting to do battle with dogs or other strange creatures again.. ready for a good fight::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
::Continues to chant ... her grin turning into glee ... she laughs in pure ecstasy as she feels the return of it's master::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is praying under her breath without even realizing it::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::runs:: CO: Sir the field is set up and I transferred the settings to all of our tricorder we shouldn't have too many problems, but we should still be on the look out.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::Sees the horrors of the times of the old ones, the dark ones, and the deep ones. Eons pass before him, back to a time of horror, of darkness, torment and death::

ACTION: The crew exit into a large and shifting room ... they can see red crackling energy in the distance ... there is a few stone scaffolds crossing over to another hanging structure ... which looks like a demonic form of a roman coliseum ...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Understood.  All: Activate your tricorder.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::takes in the scene:: SELF: Whoa.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks around the room, then turns on her tricorder as ordered::

ACTION: Thorn's scream fades ... he seems to be gone. All is silent as Thorn closes his eyes and hovers there for a moment.

 General_Trebor says:
ALL: LOOK OUT!

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: checks tricorder... it's already on, of course ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::pauses:: Ris'Mor:  Which scaffold?

ACTION: The robed reptilian subordinates of the Trickster assault from all sides

Deborah Craven Says
::Falls and opens fire::

 General_Trebor says:
::Dives::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::tries with every shred of energy to focus on reality. but reality keeps shifting....he  was losing his place in the continuum::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::makes a little eeping noise then opens fire::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::whips out his phaser:: ALL: Heads Up!

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks at the narrow bridges.. pauses only to find a route and heads for the red light.. :: CO: there.. that... Raaaahhh! SSSss!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::opens fire joyfully::

ACTION: One of the reptile demons lands in front of the CNS, hissing.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: in one motion, unslings compression rifle and fires on the nearest attacker ::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::drops back and begins to fire::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::shoots the one in front of the Counselor::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
::Thanks to the silence, it hears the battle, turns and sees the Quirinus crew in the distance::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CNS: Come on Lt.

ACTION: The CEO's shot sends the reptile demon off of the side, and into space.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::drops down and aims at the demon in front of the CNS and fires::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::keeps firing::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::finally screams, a cry of agony::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: continues to fire as attackers close in ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Keep moving.

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says  
Well, I'll be damned ... ::Looks up at her master, and vanishes::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::backs up a bit.. and then growls in return.. only beast now.. bears her claws and leaps for the lizard::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
:::grimly keeps firing::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::thinks the rifle is making slow work of it, and throws a plasma grenade into a group of them::

General Trebor Says  
::Fires as he stands::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::moves in the indicated direction still firing::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving forward and firing::

ACTION: The reptiles leap about, but seem to be distracted by something ... unknowingly, the CEO's "low EM waves" are having a peculiar effect on the beings.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::stays with the group, firing::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: fires at another attacker to his left ::

 Morgadinn says:
::The naked "Thorn" hovers down to the ground, and comes to stand ... his eyes open, and they are black, blood trickles down from his tear ducts:;

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Stay close.  We need to get across.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::watches the CO's shot knock the creature to the side and off into the nothingness.. moves forward and heads for the last glow of red light.. ::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::continues to fire at any reptile target he sees::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::covering the counselor as she moves across::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::Borders on the senseless, after hovering so long on the edge of reality::

 Morgadinn says:
::He is no longer Thorn, Thorn is gone. He looks up at the Demi-Gods, most of which step back, in fear of being struck down::

ACTION: Most of the reptiles are down.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::moves across the scaffold::

 Morgadinn says:
::Looks in the direction of the Quirinus crew, sees them approaching. Slowly begins to walk in their direction::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::swats the lizards either right or left to the open sky around them.. keeps headed for the central structure::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::sees a thing approaching them.  Aims her rifle at it and keeps going::

 Morgadinn says:
::Walking toward the Quirinus crew::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks for a door or a way into the main area::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::has never been so frightened in her life but keeps moving::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::sees what is approaching and swallows the lump in her throat::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: turns and walks backwards the last few meters, covering the AT's rear ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::hisses feeling a cool wind closing.. backs up a bit::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::following along::

Deborah Craven Says
::Sees David approaching:: Oh god -- ::Begins to run toward him, but Trebor grabs her::

General Trebor Says  
Craven: Wait! Look at him.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: I don't know how long we can hold this.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::signals for the group to stop:: Ris'Mor: Hold your position.

ACTION: The crew all feel a cold shudder go through their souls and bodies as "Thorn" speaks.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::back up from Thorn.. hissing all the way.. ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::stops::  CEO:  We'll hold it as long as we have to

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves forward to the front and looks at Thorn::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::stops as ordered::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::shudders::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CTO: I am glad your the trigger happy CTO instead of me.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: one last sweep shows the stone bridge to be clear of attackers ::

 Morgadinn says:
KILL THYSELVES AND MOVE OUT OF MY WAY.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::becomes very quiet, now immersed in hell::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::begins to pray in earnest::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: turns and beholds Morgadinn for the first time ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::sees Pangborn lying on a slab and shudders again::

 Morgadinn says:
::The blood pours out of his eyes and down his cheeks, stands before the Quirinus crew in all of his naked glory::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::barely hears Morgadinn::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::gives Morgadinn an odd look::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is trying not to look into his eye sockets::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls at Thorn::

 Morgadinn says:
THEN SO BE IT

 Morgadinn says:
::Waves his hand::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Morgadinn: And why would we do that?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: upholsters tricorder and begins scanning the being before them ::

ACTION: An invisible force hurls the Quirinus crew out of his way, sending some nearly over the edge of the coliseum and into space.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CTO: I don't ever come unprepared though ::swings around a phaser rifle::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::just as he whipped it out he is pushed by some odd force::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::is flung::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is flung to the right::

 Morgadinn says:
::Walks forward onto the scaffolding::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::falling to the ground, he stops just before the edge::

Deborah Craven Says
::Flies over the edge, but is grabbed by Trebor who pulls her over::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::lands heavily and painfully::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::experiences uncontrolled flight::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::stays held to the slab::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: bounces off a stone block and lands face down with an 'oof' ::

 Morgadinn says:
::Walks over the scaffolding, heading toward the path and the doorways::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::claws the stone and looks for a way to get around Thorn... finds her body shoved back.. hanging onto the cracks as she trips over the edge.. grumbles and gets an idea. claws into the cracks in the stone and starts climbing carefully upside down and tries to get past Thorn under his on the stone::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::grabs the edge to stop::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising he shouts:: Pangborn: Commander, can you hear me?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::wonders how the heck they will beat this thing::

General Trebor Says  
::Watches the person who used to be a friend and leader walk away:: Uhm ... he's heading for the doorways. That might be a problem.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Fire at the open door ways.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::opens fire as the Captain ordered::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::fires as ordered::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::sets her rifle to maximum and opens fire::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::doesn't understand why, but follows orders and fires at a doorway::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: brings rifle to bear on nearest doorway and presses the firing stud ::

ACTION: A barrage of phaser fire rips toward the doorways, shattering many, crumbling the arcs. Phaser bursts slam into Morgadinn / Thorn, and cause burns which quickly heal.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::way, way back in his mind, hears his captains voice, tries to speak as loudly as he can:: Sulek: Captain? ::delirious:: Are you there? You can't be here.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::is surprised to hear Pangborn speak as she thought he was surely dead::

 Morgadinn says:
::Steps through the phaser fire as if they were rain drops, and is about to walk through the doorway to Earth when it shatters. Blinks, looks annoyed and then steps through another doorway::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::throws a couple of plasma grenades at the doorways for good measure::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::fires at the doorway the thing is stepping through::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Fight it.  You are the key.  ::shouting::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::keeps firing::

ACTION: They are too late ... Morgadinn steps through.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::for some reason, tries to suppress his thoughts::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::hanging upside down and passes under Thorn.. carefully claws back to the top of the stone walkway and looks around.. jumps as some of the phaser fire that misses Thorn hits near her feet::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::feels mired in the empty void of thoughtlessness, nothing seems real::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::gets to her feet::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: Everyone take cover, photon grenade in the hole.

General Trebor Says  
Sulek: Some of us should go after him to see what the hell he's going to do ... I'm sure going. ::Gets his phaser rifle ready ... doesn't even have to ask if Craven is coming::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::turns her ears toward the others for a moment before heading on to the place Thorn came from.. sniffing for Pangborn::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::takes cover::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, Commander Pangborn is somehow key to the plans of these beings. We have to find a way to free him.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO/CSO: I think me and the CTO can work something out.

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Notices the CNS and begins to run::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to looks at the group:: Cherry/Trebor/ Kraight/Wolverton: Follow Thorn.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::Already in the next area::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::moves toward the slab::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: These beings work on a largely psionic level. Perhaps Cmdr. Pangborn can fight his way free on that level. Can you contact him telepathically and reinforce his mental abilities?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::moves forward with Cherry::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan/Telarus/Ris`Mor/Munro: We'll try to get to the commander.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::wanders the corridors of his mind, opening a door here, only to have some errant thought cause him to close it. Goes from door to door, peeking in, to find the one thing he was looking for - yet couldn’t remember::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::stops::

General Trebor Says  
::He and Craven are already across the scaffolding, and heading toward the Qo'Nos door::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Approaches the CNS:: CNS: Do you need any assistance?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::starts to run from cover to cover trying to get closer to the XO::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: runs through the doorway after Morgadinn ::

ACTION: General Trebor & Craven go through the doorway after the CSO

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::follows Kraight::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving towards the platform that has the XO on it::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir don't run up to fast it may be protected.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks back at the Doc.. glad to see she is alright and finally on her feet.. then looks back toward the XO:: CMO: not yet.. but thanks.. Pangborn will... he also needs a bath..

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::follows the captain carefully as she doesn't want someone to sneak up and grab him as well::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::moans in his unconscious state, on the brink of insanity, so caught up in his thoughts::

@ ACTION: They find Qo'Nos in chaos. Beyond the peculiar red storms now sweeping through the world, the city they are in seems to have been ravaged. Dead Klingons, all armed, lie around them ... fires rage here and there. They hear the sounds of battle nearby.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: More than likely.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::picks up rock and throws it up towards the XO's location to see if there is any defensive systems or shields::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::heads toward the sounds of the battle at a run::

ACTION: The Trickster is seemingly gone ... Pangborn lies there on a slab.

ACTION: The rock passes through the area with no trouble.

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Try's to laugh but fails::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@:: runs alongside Cherry ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::move up to the XO and pokes him::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::follows::

@ACTION: General Trebor & Craven run along as well

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the slap:: Munro: Scans.  See if you can bring the commander around.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::feels a physical sensation, through the burning::

@ ACTION: The group come upon the battle itself ... dozens of Klingons are firing disruptors, running forward with bat'leths and other weapons to attack the naked Morgadinn / Thorn.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::sniffs the XO and notices there is still body heat.. yeah he needs a bath:: XO: commander you stink...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::yells out::  TO:  Any idea how to take that creature down?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: raises rifle, aims for the being's head, fires :: 

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::moves up to the XO's position:: CO: Sir I suggest we get out of here and back to the ship.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@CTO: Not really....shoot it a lot? I'm aiming for the eyes. ::does so::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::stands back and looks around the room....noticing that there are groups of beings standing in the alcoves above them.::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::follows suit and aims for the eyes as well::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: not until we're sure we can move the XO.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir we are not alone.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Um...Sir? We don't seem to be alone.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::looks up and begins to shoot::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods towards the alcoves above::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::pokes the XO again.. this time on the sides::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks around at the alcoves::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::keeps firing even though it’s not having much effect::

ACTION: The phaser fire strikes the Old Ones / Dark Ones / Deep Ones ... the demi-Gods ... and has no effect. They look annoyed, but do nothing.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::doesn't respond at all to the prodding, still wandering large parsecs of time and space in his head::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@All: Cease fire! Phasers aren't having any effect.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: looks around for anything that might be of use ::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Lifts a Klingon, rips off his head, and uses his body to swing and hit various other Klingons::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::ceases fire, unhappily::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@TO:  Got any plasma grenades left?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir should I get some explosives and lay them out?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::is a little envious of Morgadinn:: CTO: Several, why?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: spots a nearby construction yard :: All: Follow me!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: No.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::shrugs::  TO:  Couldn't hurt to try.  ::looks to where the CSO is pointing::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks at the CEO:: CEO: Why don't you wait and see if they are any danger to us before you try to kill them?

@ ACTION: There is a battle cry, and the Klingons rush Morgadinn again ... much to their dismay.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: heads for the construction yard at a dead run ::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
OPS: With all do respect Ensign, no one here has been friendly.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::follows him wondering what he has in mind::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Aye sir

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Finds Pangborn and begins to scan him for injury::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks up at the creatures in the alcoves:: All: They seem to be uninterested in us.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
CEO: Death begets death, Lt.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ All: Heavy construction equipment... let's see if any of this will make a dent against that ting.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@SELF: Ooooooo... ::picks a mammoth crane to try out::

 Morgadinn says:
@ I AM THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA. BOW BEFORE ME AND ACCEPT MY WRATH. THERE IS NOTHING BUT SWEET DEATH AWAITING YOU.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::has no idea how to operate heavy construction equipment, but looks around for a steamroller or something::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: points :: CTO: Ensign Cherry... fire up that hover dozer and see if you can work out its controls.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Munro: Report

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::moves away from the group and sits down on the floor.. tries to catch breath and get her bearings... notices a new familiar smell.. something like ginger.. green ginger.. looks around for what she can smell.. sits there looking at the ceiling::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues to watch those above::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@CSO:  Me?  ::gets grip::  Right Sir.  ::heads to the bulldozer::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::looks around for something REALLY big to pick up with the crane::

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
CO: Sir I am with the XO and I am currently treating him for any injuries.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: checks several of the items of equipment until he finds something useful :: Self: Ah! A mobile phase cannon... for excavations, I'll wager.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Munro: But can you bring him around?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::climbs into the hover dozer and tries to figure out the controls::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Tzainar: Tzainar... Tzainar?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::wonders why the beings didn't try to stop what was happening::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::pushes a button optimistically::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: clambers up into the cannon's control booth ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::finds a very large, idle hauler and swings the crane around to pick it up::

Tzainar says:
::Looks down at the Counselor. His voice speaks in her mind:: ~~~ Ms. Ris'Mor ~~~

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: manages to activate the hover engines -- the cannon begins to float a meter above the ground ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::pushes another button a little less optimistically::

@ ACTION: There is an explosion. Klingon bodies begin to rain down upon the construction yard.

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
CO: He appears to be in a coma sir I don't think he'll come out of it.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks at the ceiling a bit more and then pauses to rub her eyes.. feels tired as the stress passes away.. trying to gain back something similar to a civilized demeanor.. looks up again at the response:: Tzainar: so you were real.. your here...

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::starting to look forward to dropping the hauler on somebody, and lifts it with the crane::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: taps combadge :: *Cherry*: Time to join the fray, Ensign.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::sings:: SELF: Kling-ons keep fallin' on my head....

@ACTION: General Trebor & Craven stand by and try to fire from a distance, watching the SF crew get into the equipment

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: finally has the steering worked out ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@*CSO*:  I'm trying Sir!  ::pushes a third button and is astounded as the thing roars to life::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::has the hauler lifted, starts looking for Morgadinn to drop it on::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Munro:: Munro: He is the key to this.  It worked once before...::he reaches out and grabs the XO's face in a familiar grip:: My mind to yours.

Tzainar says:
~~~ CNS: Yes, I am real. ~~~

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: swings the cannon around and points the business end directly at Morgadinn ::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::moves in a bit closer and watches the CO carefully::

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Stands back worriedly::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::swivels the load around::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::huffs and rubs her neck:: Tzainar: well.. I think we are running out of ideas.. how can we wake the human up?

Tzainar says:
~~~ CNS: I believe that is up to the Sentinel ~~~

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: gently nudges the hover engines into forward ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::hits another button and the hover dozer lurches backwards::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::somewhere in the back of his mind, a small piece of him calms, as he can feel he is not alone anymore::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Hears a peculiar roaring that for some reason stands out beyond the weapons fire, turns to the construction yard, the blood drying on his cheeks and chest as more trickles out of his eyes::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::he fights his way into the chaos that is Pangborn's hell:: ~Commander~ I am here.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::watches the CO and the XO and then huffs.. still sitting on the floor a fair distance away::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::finally gets it in a forward gear::

ACTION: The CO suddenly feels himself lost in the XO's mind ... and then both he and Pangborn find themselves in a desert, reminiscent of one on Earth.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::heads for Morgadinn, eager to drop this massive tonnage on his head::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ *CTO*: Cherry, I intend to fire on the being at point blank range. Whatever happens, follow up by ramming what's left of it at top speed.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Tzainar: why do you call him that?

Tzainar says:
~~~ CNS: That is what he is ~~~

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::glances at the huffing counselor and wonders why she is talking to herself::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@*CSO*:  Right Sir.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Tzainar: what does he guard..?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::sets up to drop the hauler on Mogadinn at the first opportunity::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::surprised:: Sulek: Captain

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::sees the crane moving forward::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ *CTO*: Good luck, Ensign.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::thinks she's going to need it but refrains from responding::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::Pangborn's mind is dark and cold...Sulek is drawn in:: ~~Ben~~I am here...show me where you are.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: aims the hover cannon at Morgadinn, and pushes the throttle full ahead ::

Tzainar says:
~~~ CNS: He guarded the knowledge to defeat the Demons once ... now they used it to free Morgadinn. Watch out. Your friends are in danger ~~~

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: What fun we should really come here for our honeymoon. ::grins::

 Morgadinn says:
@ YOU AGAIN

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::moves the hover dozer forward::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: I'm right here on this road. Where are you?

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Turns and begins to walk to the construction yard as the calvary of vehicles start moving toward him::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: one thumb hovers mere millimeters from the firing stud ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::tilts her ears back and looks around.. feels like she is being hunted now:: CO: sir.. SIR! ::gets up:: Problem.. 

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: mutters to self :: Wait till you see the black of his eyes...

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::whispers:: Tzainar: now you tell me..!

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: Do you see that captain? That glint in the sunlight? It draws me to it...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Ben: Come to me.  I cannot see you...it is so dark....so cold....

ACTION: The CO doesn't respond to the CNS.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::moves to the CMO:: 

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: a mere dozen meters from the god-thing now...  ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CMO: we are not alone in here.. ::looks at the CEO::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tries not to get freaked out by the heaps of gutted Klingons and the creature roaring at them::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks at the CNS warningly::

ACTION: More demon lizards appear.

ACTION: They start creeping toward the "unconscious" CO & XO ... leaving the OPS, CMO, CNS & CEO to defend them.

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Looks at the CNS in confusion::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Self: Damn ::gets his rifle out::

 Morgadinn says:
@ REPENT AND DIE

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks around at the approaching lizards and opens fire::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::he turns...it is light...a desert,,,there is Pangborn::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: Fire at will.

ACTION: One lizard goes down ...

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: fires the cannon ::

ACTION: ... yet there see to be more and more ...

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: I'm right here captain ::instinctively grabs Sulek's hand:: I know you’re not the touchy feely type of guy, but you might need this last push to find me.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues to fire::

 Morgadinn says:
@ WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO D -- ::Is cut off as the energy burst sends him flying::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::rubs head and grabs for her back pack.. taking out a phaser and fires at the lizards::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::yells out::  Morgadinn:  Go to hell!

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Grabs at her phaser and begins to fire::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::starts up a rapid fire like if he was holding a gatling gun and starts to make Swiss cheese out of some of these lizards::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#~~Ben~~I am here.  We must leave this place...you must open the doors to us.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Tzainar: SOME HELP would be NICE!!

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up at the beings above:: All: some help here would be appreciated! ::figures it was worth a shot::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::drops the hauler on Morgadinn as a follow up::

ACTION: THUD!

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::moves the hover dozer in case it gets up again::

ACTION: Morgadinn disappears under the equipment.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Lizards: Eat hot lead.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: slams the hover cannon tiller hard to port, trying to circle around for another shot while simultaneously clearing out of the path of the hover dozer behind him ::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::attempts to open the doors of realty:: Sulek: I can't captain. I'm stuck. But I can see you....::tries::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: I always wanted to say that.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::keeps firing her phaser.. watching the charge bleed away::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::stops the crane and gets out a few plasma grenades to throw just in case::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#~~Ben~~You have fought well, Commander.  Now, just one more battle.  This is your place.  You can...you must control it.

ACTION: A lizard comes down and hits the CNS, kicking her phaser away in the process with its tale ... it hisses and prepares to attack ...

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CNS: Here is another power cell.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::fires at the lizard near the CNS::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: Captain. I may need to leave you..there is a light...just a glint, in the distance. I must investigate it. It may be the key to all this

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ *All* Back off! I'll try to detonate the fuel tank on the hauler... 

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks on the captain before resuming firing::

@ ACTION: The equipment Morgadinn is under flies out, slamming into the CTO's equipment, sending her sprawling out ...

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::looks back to see that his power cell that he offered wasn't taken because of the lizard::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looses her weapon and frowns and then gets annoyed:: Lizard: I am not like you! ::attacks it.. claws out:: I am not like you!! ::digs into it with her claws::

ACTION: The lizard that was about to attack the CNS goes down.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ Self: Whoops...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::falls out and hits the ground::

ACTION: But not before she gets a bunch of scratches in. Reptilian scratching post!

 Morgadinn says:
@ DARE YOU ASSAULT ME?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#~~Ben~~Think it open and the door will disappear.  Tear it from its hinges.  Turn from the light.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::decides to play some baseball and whips the lizard::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: It's a cage of sorts..yes, I'm drawing closer now...I need to see what is in it

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::is pretty sure she just broke the rest of her fingernails::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Is suddenly before the CTO, is about to reach down toward her::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::nods at Morgadinn and throws three plasma grenades at him::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: draws another bead on Morgadinn and fires again ::

Deborah Craven Says:
@ ::Suddenly jumps in front of the CTO:: DAVID! STOP THIS!

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: We need to get out of here your call Counselor you are the ranking officer.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::goes for the next one.. really enraged:: I... AM.. NOT... LIKE.. YOU! ::claws flying::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: I must get to the cage ::goes to it::

Deborah Craven Says
@ Morgadinn: I know you're in there!

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ *CTO*: Cherry! Run!

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Creeps up, and tries to help the CTO up while Deborah tries to reason with his former leader:;

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#~~~Ben~~ I see your light.  What is the cage?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues to fire::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::Gets up with Trebor's help and wonders why Craven would try and save her::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CEO: we can't leave the captain like this! ::knocks another lizard to the ground and hisses::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::wonders for a brief second just where HER god is when she is needed.::

 Morgadinn says:
@ DAVID IS DEAD

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Drives his arm through Craven's chest, and lifts her up ... she erupts into flames::

General Trebor Says  
@ ::As he helps the CTO away, sees Craven:: NO!

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CNS: We are going to run out of juice soon.

ACTION: More lizards begin to attack ... the defending group is running out of phaser energy ...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::stands there stunned by Craven's sacrifice::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: There is someone in the cage

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::is horrified by the things taking place around her and begins to weep in desperation::

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Tries to run to Craven::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CEO: and if we break their link now they are both dead! Order the ship to leave if you heave to. but we can't leave them here like this.. 

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::sees the cage and moves toward:: ~~Ben~~ What is in the cage must be set free.  Trust me.  I will help you open it.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::fires on Morgadinn with his rifle, wondering what happened to those grenades he threw...::

ACTION: The aforementioned grenades go off.

ACTION: Morgadinn disappears in the fire for a moment.

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Thrown back by the explosion::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::takes aim at one of the figures above, hoping to gain their attention::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Tzainar: Tzainar! I know you can hear me! DO SOMETHING! we are going to DIE!

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tries to grab Trebor and stop him::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: continues to fire the phaser cannon full power at the apparition ::

Tzainar says:
::Takes a breath, but is caught by the stares of some of the more powerful Dark Ones who watch him::

 Morgadinn says:
General Trebor Says  @ ::Is also stopped by the CTO::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: Yes, you're right. They must be freed ::tries to open the cage::

# ACTION: There is no apparent opening to the cage. Inside is a naked, and shuddering Thorn.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::grabbing the bars of the cage:: ~~Ben~~ Create a door.  Simply see it and then open it.

ACTION: A lizard creeps up on the weeping CMO.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: It's Thorn, and in his birthday suit top boot.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up balefully:: Gods: I guess you are all too afraid to interfere, huh?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Self: NO!

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Steps out of the fires, and is struck by the phaser canon again::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::jumps to tackle the lizard from the CMO::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::shoots at the lizard that is approaching Munro::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
self: fine.. FINE! Tzainar: Fine! we do this the hard way! CEO: go hand to hand if you have too.. 

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Turns seeing the thing behind her::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Thorn: Any idea how to open this thing?

ACTION: The OPS' phaser burst glances off the lizard, then the CEO tackles it before it can harm his girl.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::lost her rifle in the fall.  Pulls a hand phaser from her belt::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: advances on the god-thing, phaser beam never wavering ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::notices his trigger finger is getting tired, but valiantly continues firing anyway::

# ACTION: Thorn says nothing, just lies there and shudders. A familiar voice speaks out from behind them - "I doubt he'll be of much help.”

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Is continuously struck by the weapons fire::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::turns around::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::wishes the captain would hurry up::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::takes her back pack off and dumps out the knives, phasers and array of camping gear.. grabs the pick ax goes back to lizard kibble making::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::his phaser rifle runs dry and goes to play some golf with it::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::aims and joins the firing::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says 
# ::Stands there, arms crossed, smirk on her face:: What, did you think I would just disappear, up and like that?

ACTION: The CNS goes lizard kibble making successfully, hacking one of them to pieces

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: pivots the hover cannon, trying to maneuver Morgadinn to where the hauler lays on its side ::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: It’s out old friend the trickster here to join us. How considerate

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::picks up a handy pointy rock and flings it at Morgadinn's face just for good measure::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::overloads her hand phaser and tosses it into the fray::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::Reaches out and grasps the XO hand:: ~~Ben~~ we are one.  see my thoughts...thorn's body is dead to him.  He too must die.  ::indicates the figure in the cage::

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Looks at the flaming remains of Craven, screams in rage::

ACTION: The phaser goes off, a bunch of lizards vanish in the explosion.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Rebecca Thorn: You know, I've had about all of you I can take ::tries to join the captain:: Sulek: I am trying now....

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
OPS: What I would give for my samurai sword that could clean house here, better than my phaser playing both golf club and baseball bat.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::keeps going.. her body burning with exhaustion and rage at the same time.. grabs a phaser and goes back to pruning the ever growing number of lizards::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::pushes her hair back off of her face and takes a deep breath::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ *All*: Be prepared to detonate that hauler's fuel tank when I get the god-thing on top of it...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#~~Ben~~ One last fight and then we can leave.  Break the cage.

ACTION: Almost as if his wish was granted, a samurai sword appears in the CEO's hand. A glimmer is in Tzarnai's eye.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CEO: I have a few knives.. if you can get over here.. take your pick! ::still swinging::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::keeps firing::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# ::Steps forward:: Sulek: It's not that easy, Captain. The cage is beyond his power. It's made up of my own power ... the power of Morgadinn.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::tries to break cage:: Sulek: As ordered...

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::wishes she could think of a way to chill the air...and slow down the never ending hoard.::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::picks up the sword::

# ACTION: The cage remains intact.

ACTION: The air around the group gets colder ... a cold wind blows ... Tzarnai's eyes glow.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Self: Time for the fun ::starts wiping out some of these lizards when he stops swinging all that is seen is falling parts::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::grins suddenly::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::goes down to his tricorder thinking that they might be illusions and increases the EM pulse to maximum yield::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: the hover cannon continues its inexorable advance ::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: I'm for getting out of here. You said concentrate on a door?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#~~Ben~~ If there are no doors, then you are the key.  Speak and it will be gone.  Believe and it will be gone...say what must be said...think what must be thought...you hold the key.  I know this to be true.

ACTION: Nothing changes when the CEO activates his EM field. The sword is real.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@Morgadinn:  Just die would you

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::pushes closer to the CO as she pulls out her knife::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::notices the CEO's tricorder is still beeping under all the noise.. sniffs and then realizes it's processing.. eyes it a second: CEO: Telarus! Tricorder! what ever it's doing.. turn it up! it can't hurt!

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# ::Steps in front of Sulek:: You really think he's the key? He's worthless now.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::begins to spit out some of the babble he can remember from the symbols::

Morgadinn says:
@ ::Suddenly starts to ignore the phaser fire and begins walking toward the canon. Trying his best to deflect the energy force::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
All: The cold...it should slow them down....cold blooded creatures can't take the cold!

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CNS: It's working up to maximum.

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# XO: Oh, quiet you. ::And for the first time ever, she strikes out, and instead of passing through the XO ... actually connects! The force sends the XO flying into the sand::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is getting covered with lizard goop and is not a happy trooper::

ACTION: The lizards continue to advance. No one ever said these are normal creatures of Earth.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ Self: Okay... you want to chase me... that's just fine...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Rebecca: Trickster, if he poses no threat, then why do you try to stop me.  You are lying.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::continues to recite the runes he has come to know so well::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# ::Suddenly covered in armor:: What else is new. ::A sword appears in her hand:: This is my realm. I rule here. ::Moves to strike down Sulek::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::Really, really wishes the captain would hurry up a bit::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: pivots away and around the being while keeping the cannon locked on it... the hover cannon is now backing up toward the overturned hauler...

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls in annoyance:: CEO: was worth a shot.. CO: Captain if you can hear me.. Hurry UP! ::still defending as best she can.. but is getting tired.. and knows the others are too::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Rebecca: You don't rule at all do you? You're dependant on US!

 Morgadinn says:
@ YOU ARE NOTHING. I AM THE END. YOUR TIME IS OVER.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tries to distract Morgadinn from the cannon.  Flings more rocks::  Morgadinn:  Hey!  You!

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::pushes an approaching lizard away before it can fall on Pangborn.::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Reaches the CSO's canon, and picks up the vehicle::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Is hit in the head with a rock, looks over at the CTO::

ACTION: Slowly, the defense crew is getting overrun ...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::picks up another rock and holds it aloft::  Morgadinn:  Yeah.  You!

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: bounces around the cabin like a pebble in a trash can ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::closes his eyes and thinks of the sword as nothing:: Rebecca: In this realm two can play the same game.  You are of no importance.  Here, Pangborn rules.  All he must do is believe it to be so.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Tzainar:Tzainar! any other bright idea?!

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::recites some more ancient language - not at random, but with purpose now::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CNS: We need to get out of here the needs of the many outweigh those of the few we need to leave the Captain and the XO. We are being given no choice.

# ACTION: As the XO speaks, a shield appears on the CO's arm, and a sword in the XO's hand.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks around for a torch or something::

ACTION: Some of the other Dark One's eyes glow, and Tzainar vanishes.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues to fight but is getting very tired::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::He fends for the sword blow:: Ben: Strike.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::gets an idea, and makes sure he has the hang of the crane controls::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::wields the sword against the Trickster::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks angrily at the CEO:: CEO: You leave...you leave alone.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CEO: then get the doctor and Morgan out! I am ranking.. I'll deal with it! ::tries to sound more confident than she feels:: Move!

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tosses the rock hoping to hit it between the eyes::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says 
 # ::Looks surprised, and tries to deflect the XO's sudden attack. A sword fight ensues::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::begins a slow deliberate recitation of the runes as he continues to strike::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Tosses the CSO's vehicle at the CTO::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::swings the crane arm around a full speed, aiming for Morgadinn::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: grabs a handhold in the cabin, and opens an access panel to the cannon's control circuits ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::makes a run for it::

@ ACTION: The CTO dodges the crashing vehicle, the CSO is thrashed about. His arm is dislocated.

 Morgadinn says:
@ WEAKLINGS

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::crosses to the cage and visualizes the bars in his mind.  There must be a way in::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::since he apparently missed Morgadinn, takes another high speed swing at him with the crane::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ Self: Whoa!  :: jerked loose of the handhold, he caroms off the back wall of the control booth and bangs his head against an equipment panel -- hard ::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: The shield! Give it to me so I can kill this thing!

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@Morgadinn:  Come over here and say that you oaf!  ::picks up another rock::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::hacks away::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::Throws the shield to Pangborn::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looked at the CEO too long.. looks back to get her weapon slapped away and knocked across the floor.. only has a second to recover before they are upon her.. it's never easy::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::stabs yet another lizard with a muttered curse::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*Quirinus*: Beam up the OPS and CMO ::kisses Harriet goodbye::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::catches the shield and redoubles his efforts, oddly renewed::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@Morgadinn:  What are you?  A big chicken?  ::makes clucking noises and tosses some more rocks::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::pushes his weight against the bars of the cage, imagining them as glass::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::begins to pray once again::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::is out of phasers and has only is sword::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# ::Effectively continues to deflect the XO's advances, but cannot make any of its own:: You know, you must get tired of power beings talking you people down ... every time I spy upon a mission of you Starfleet folk, it seems to be one powerful entity or another making you seem like you're nothing ... so I'll spare you that ...

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Feels tears trickle as he does so::

ACTION: No response to the CEO.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::keeps swinging the big crane arm at him like a rabid baseball bat::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::figures he's bound to connect sooner or later::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::The crane strikes Morgadinn, sending him flying again::

ACTION: The defense crew is getting split up by the ever increasing group of lizards.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::keeps clawing and hitting them away:: Maybe this.. is.. just a .. nother.. bad Dream!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@ALL: Home run!!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::thinks of the cage..."its power is its own":::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@Thinks to self:  Ha!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::moves the crane a bit to keep swinging at the beastie::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks that death may be underrated::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*Quirinus*: Beam them up now!

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues to hack away::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::keeps fighting.. her exhaustion beginning to get to her.. she's not connecting with each try now::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::sets her hand phaser to overload::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::parries and fights, a thought comes to him, 'strike it with it's own power'::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# ::Sword connects:: ... but I should point out that you should be thanking me, After all, if not for me, the Storm would have created their new Federation ... and you know ... ::Thrust, swing, thrust:: ... as well as me, they would have beaten you in the end.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tosses it at Morgadinn and runs the other way::

ACTION: Still no response to the CEO.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Pangborn: The cage is created by its own power.  Can you disrupt it?

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: We must fight it with it's own power...there is no other way to win

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::The phaser lands in his naked lap:: THIS IS POINTLESS.

ACTION: The phaser explodes.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::slips on the bloody ground but recovers::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: wakes to find himself laying face first in the dirt, less than a meter from the wreck of the hover cannon, his right shoulder a small nova of pain ::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: Maybe if we focused our thoughts

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::swings the crane arm at the explosion::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Together ::grabs his arm::

@ACTION: The crane arm catches Morgadinn, and carries him away.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Pangborn: Concentrate on the cage.

ACTION: A group of lizards are trying to overwhelm the CNS.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: Already there ::focuses his mental energy::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::watches::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# XO: It's over ... accept that fact ... ::Continues fighting and clashing, is driven back toward the cage::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::focusing:: Pangborn: The trickster and the cage are the same.  Destroy one, destroy both.  Together we strike the cage.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::can't keep this up for ever.. running out of gas.. swings claws and gets low to the floor for a better strike position.. :: CEO/CMO/OPS: if you can get to the doorway.. go to the nearest.. federation planet in view using the gates we saw coming in... and retreat!

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: I'm with you captain

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: rolls over carefully... on the good shoulder... and tries to sit up ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::swings the arm around wildly::

ACTION: The CNS trips two of the lizards, knocking a few over.

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Holding onto the arm, begins to crush its extension with its strength as he's just swinging around in the air now::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::Kraight's movement catches her eye.  Works her way over towards him::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Pangborn: Give me a weapon as well.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues fighting:: CNS: We cannot leave the captain!

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::hands him the shield:: Sulek: On Your Mark

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
OPS: I'll stay as long as I can.. but someone has to warn the federation.. maybe stop that thing!

General Trebor Says  
# ::Screams:: TO: Send him into a building!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Pangborn: Now.  ::He swings the shield at the Trickster::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks scornfully at the CEO:: CEO: You go. I'm staying.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
OPS: no one else knows it's coming!

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# ::Sends a last thrust, now in front of the cage ... leaves an opening open to strike::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::strikes::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
OPS: I am staying anyways the ship doesn't respond.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: face pinched in pain, Kraight manages to get to his feet ::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@CSO:  Are you all right Sir?

# ACTION: The CO's hit makes the Trickster dizzy, just as the XO strikes. The blade goes straight through it, connecting to the cage.

# ACTION: The same violet energy from earlier crackles and sizzles all over the cage ...

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is exhausted and covered in gore::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::arms are too tired to swing again.. growls::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::thinks that's a dandy suggestion, and swing Morgadinn into a building or two::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Pangborn: Again  ::swinging the shield::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: clutches his right arm to his side :: CTO: I've... had better days...

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::really hates reptiles::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#:: swings away:: Sulek: As you say Captain ::sweats::

Trickster/Rebecca Thorn Says   
# ::Suddenly starts screaming:: NOOOOOOOOOO! ::Transforms into every entity it ever impersonated ... and suddenly shows it true form. A horrific looking hairy, slimy creature, and then it explodes. A bolt of violet energy flies out and strikes the XO::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::smiles and turns her attention to the spectacle::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#::recoils::

ACTION: All the reptiles suddenly fall dead and vanish ... leaving the exhausted and battered defense crew covered in greenish gore.

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Collides into buildings thanks to the TO::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::falls to her knees::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::crosses to the XO:: Ben: Are you all right?

# ACTION: As the energy clears, Thorn is kneeling there, breathing hard ... sweating ... he speaks ... "My god, what have I done"

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::nearly claps::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::thinks the room smells like a slaughter house on Vulcan.. weird meats.. and a few sweaty humans.. covers face as the lizards cascade in only to feel nothing hit her.. looks up to an empty room::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is struggling to keep conscious and awake::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Cherry... my right arm is dislocated... grasp it firmly just above the elbow... and yank downwards, hard....

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
# Sulek: I think so...a little worse for wear, but okay ::weak smile::

ACTION: The Dark Ones who banished Tzarnai watch in confusion as the reptiles below disappear.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CEO/OPS/CMO: Report! are you dead?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::swooping and swinging the crane arm around...into a building, then slamming into the ground, then into another building....::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::feels the gore seeping through her clothes and couldn't care less.::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@CSO:  Right Sir.  ::Grabs his arm as indicated and yanks down::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CNS: I am good

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::crosses to thorn:: David: It is time to end this.  Do you understand?

@ ACTION: The TO suddenly feels his vehicle getting picked up. Morgadinn got out somehow, and is now lifting it up ...

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
CNS: N-no I’m F-fine.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ All: Unnnngggghhhh!

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::lifts her too heavy head and takes a deep breath:: CNS: Alive.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::bails quickly::

David Thorn says:
# ::Looks up, tears in his eyes:: CO: Yes ... I understand ... and Sulek?

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: Yeah. He's due.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#David: Yes

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: collapses to his knees :: CTO: Better... thank you...

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks at the captain and XO and is relieved to see that they are unharmed.::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks up and sees what's happened::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CEO/OPS/CMO: Good.. well.. now what.. ::sits back down.. ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::lands roughly, but kneels quickly and throws two more plasma grenades...his last two, sadly::

David Thorn says:
# CO: I am sorry. ::Says solemnly:: You have always been a good man, one of the best I've known. Tell them all I'm sorry. ::Closes his eyes and bows his head::

 Morgadinn says:
@ NOW WHELP, FACE YOUR END. ::Stands above the TO, ready to kill the man::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Pangborn: It is time.  ::looks Pangborn in the eyes:: be swift and merciful.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::spits at Morgadinn and shoots him in the face with his rifle::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::picks up more rocks and runs toward the TO::  Morgadinn:  Oh no you don't!

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: looks up, sees Wolverton about to be killed... scrabbles at his side for a phaser that is no longer there ::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Doesn't even blink at the shot::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::Steps back::

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Reaches down for the TO::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::rolls quickly aside and tries to scamper away::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: I will be:: swings a truly aimed blow::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::slumps back against the ledge and wipes the blood out of her eyes::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::starts flinging rocks and screaming to distract it::

ACTION: The defense team hears a murmur from above, and then a shocked gasp in unison.

 Morgadinn says:
@ ::Freezes::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CEO/OPS/CMO: the only one who doesn’t need a bath is the captain.. I say we all hug him once he wakes up.. ::tries to lighten a very bad situation a bit::

# ACTION: The strike's aim is true. Thorn slumps down, dead.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::freezes in mid-wipe and looks up::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Ben: It is time to go.

 Morgadinn says:
@ NO. THE VESSEL. ::Suddenly collapses, dead. No explosion. No scream. No burst or anything. Just falls::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks up and falls backwards.. decided laying on the floor is easier::

@ ACTION: The aftermath of Morgadinn's death is oddly quiet.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::watches in stunned silence::

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: The deed is done. ::drops sword:: It ....it some how.. in the end, feels...wrong

ACTION: The Dark Ones all vanish into the darkness, leaving the defense team alone.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::yells abruptly:: ALL: WOOHOO!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::slowly he begins to with draw his mind.::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Well... that was... sudden...

# ACTION: The XO & CO suddenly, and almost violently, come out of their astral reverie.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
#Sulek: He was human once....

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks around the empty room::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@CSO:  Something happened... somewhere....  ::looks around::

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Kneels down beside Thorn ... knowing the evil spirit is gone. His eyes are no longer black, but white, and staring open. Trebor closes his eyes with his hand, and then closes his own:: I think we won

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
How nice.. ::huffs and sits back up:: Tzainar: Tzainar you gone too?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::opens his eyes hearing Pangborn as the connection fades:: Pangborn: Yes.  All too human.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Apparently so.

Tzainar says:
::Appears behind the CNS:: ~~~ CNS: I am back. They have left. Morgadinn was defeated ~~~

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up at the Captain and Exec:: Both: Welcome back, Sirs.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::opens his eyes and moves around::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::watches Trebor with a mixture of respect and revulsion::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::lays her weary head on her knees::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: A busy time, Ensign?

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::gets up:: OPS: Thank you. You have no idea how good it is to be back

@ ACTION: All around the group, a roar of sound is heard ... cheering ... dozens of Klingons rush up to the group and practically jump all over them, congratulating them in Klingon words for their successful victory, piling them on their shoulders.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Tzainar: well.. that’s good news.. now what are you going to do? ::watches the CO and XO::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::opens one eye:: CO: You could say so, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::has never been so embarrassed.  Her hair must be a mess::

Tzainar says:
~~~ CNS: Go home to your loved ones. You have earned that much. Thank you for freeing us from his shadow. Good journey, Ms. Ris'Mor ~~~ ::Fades away::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: winces as a Klingon hits his right shoulder particularly hard ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
@::being a soldier, recognizes some of the more important Klingon words and return several, reveling happily with them::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::really, really needs a bath::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::narrows eyes at the CO and leaps at him.. getting his covered in green lizard gore like the rest of the team::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Time to return to the ship.  If the others do not join us there, then I believe we may have a trip to Q'nos in store.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Gather Wolverton and Trebor, and follow me. I'm going to try to find the portal we came through.

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Looks around at all the death and destruction ... knows the Klingons must revel in this ... a true battle. Sees the corpses of his truest friends, and knows the Storm is truly and forever done. He never expected it to end like this::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::hopes Cherry is as dirty as she is::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::resolves to share her respect for Craven with Trebor::

ACTION: Indeed they might, the doorway to Qo'Nos has faded away.

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Stands up and holds out his hands:: CTO: I place myself in your custody, Ensign.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::lets go of the CO and places a big green paw print on the XO's head::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::puts his arm around Harriet:: CMO: I hate dates like these.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::stands and stretches:: Sulek: How did you find me?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
@ :: sees that the doorway is gone :: Klingons: Does anyone here speak Federation Standard?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up at the CO and hopes he'll beam them up without making her stand up::

@ ACTION: Some of the Klingons laugh, and all he hears in Federation standard is something about hours upon endless hours of "blood wine" in his future.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
@::shakes head::  Trebor:  Your word is good enough for me, General, and your and Craven's deeds will be noted.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::feels satisfied that the CO and XO are green and gooey too::

General Trebor Says  
@ ::Nods, silently saying nothing::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::begins to follow the path back to the ship:: CEO: Do we have any of the tri-cobalt devices left?  I think perhaps we should destroy this place on our way out.

CMO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Feels him around her:: CEO: Me too. ::Whispers::

U.S.S. Quirinus Operations Officer says:
# *CO* Captain Sulek, this is the Quirinus, are you all right?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::grumbles under her breath and pulls herself to her feet::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
OPS: ready for a bath?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
All: I'm getting too old for this.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Q* Beam us aboard.

XO_LtCmdr_Pangborn says:
::follows Sulek, strangely quiet, after what turned out to be a not so personal ordeal::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
CNS: More than ready, Counselor.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
OPS: or would you rather just press the red button to set off the bomb the Captain is planning?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Yeah I left one just for this occasion. It's lucky we requested those.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::just smiles::

ACTION: And with one half of the Quirinus crew beaming up and the other half being carried away by the Klingons in celebration ... we fade out on our heroes who have successfully vanquished Morgadinn and the Trickster. This story has finally come to an end ... but as always, we know there will be other tales ... other adventures ...

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::wonders when the XO will notice the slime on his head ::

ACTION: ... and other Journeys. Good night, and fair well.

---END THE END, December 15, 2003---